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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,246.09, 40,363.58 and 17,916.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,246.09, 40,363.58 and 17,916.21 is: 24,726.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,246.09 : 40,363.58 = 17,916.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,246.09/40,363.58 = 17,916.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,246.09x = 40,363.58 × 17,916.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,246.09x = 723,162,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,162,420.42/29,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.81

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